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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
35,000 - 55,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- Common American Swan (Plate CCCCXI)
- handcolored etching, engraving and aquatint
- sheet 656 by 969 mm 25 7/8 by 38 in
Hand-colored etching, engraving and aquatint, 1838, by R. Havell, on wove paper with the J. Whatman 1838 watermark
Condition
The print is in good condition. The colors slightly attenuated, most noticeable in the red of the swan's beak. A few small fox marks scattered throughout the image, one prominent mark on the swan's wing. The sheet edges with time and mat stain, the lower with some blue soiling and a faded pencil mark "H.H." right, the upper with small areas of paper loss. Verso with time and mat stain, soiling, and a few hinge remains at upper sheet edges.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.